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The California Gold Rush
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Elaine Landau |
Discusses the California Gold Rush in American history, including the first discovery of gold, the 49ers, and how the gold rush changed the landscape of America. |
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The diary of David R. Leeper
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David Rohrer Leeper |
A young prospector describes his experiences traveling overland to the California gold fields and during the five years he spent digging for gold. |
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Surviving the Oregon Trail
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Rebecca Stefoff |
"Read about how over half a million men, woman and children risked their lives and traveled west on the Oregon Trail in hopes for a better future"--Provided by publisher. |
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Daniel Boone
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David Armentrout |
Describes the life and times of Daniel Boone, a man associated with the exploration of Kentucky and the westward expansion of the American frontier. |
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Laura Ingalls Wilder
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Patricia Reilly Giff |
A biography of the author of the "Little House" books, including the years of her marriage to Almanzo Wilder. |
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The dark history of America's old West
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Sean Callery |
"A collection of dark deeds from America's old West"--Provided by publisher. |
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Daniel Boone
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Tracey Boraas |
Describes the life of Daniel Boone, including his exploration of Kentucky, his interaction with various Indian tribes, and his role in the westward expansion of the American frontier. |
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Davy Crockett
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Kathy Feeney |
A brief biography of the frontiersman and statesman from Tennessee who died at the Alamo. |
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Jedediah Smith
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Sharlene Nelson |
Discusses the life and work of Jedediah Smith, an explorer of the American West and leader of mountain men. |
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Pioneer girl
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William Anderson |
Recounts the life story of the author of the "Little House" books, from her childhood in Wisconsin to her old age at Rocky Ridge Farm. |
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Davy Crockett
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Elaine Marie Alphin |
Describes the life and accomplishments of David Crockett, the famous frontier settler, congressman, and defender of the Alamo. |
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Moving west
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Martha Cheney |
Includes: "historical background and facts; maps and a time line; arts and crafts projects; reading and writing connections; evaluation forms." |
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Calamity Jane
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Stephen Krensky |
Calamity Jane was always in search of adventure. Nothing scared her—not rattlesnakes or wild horses or even Wild Bill Hickok. Quicksand could not keep her down. As an army scout, Calamity Jane rescue… |
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Very First Thanksgiving
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Bea Bragg |
When fourteen-year-old Manuel and his younger brother join a difficult expedition through the Southwest desert to the Rio Grande in 1598, their comical trained goat is instrumental in helping them su… |
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Daniel Boone
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Judy Alter |
Provides a brief introduction to Daniel Boone, his accomplishments, and his impact on American history. |
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John Sutter and the California Gold Rush
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Matt Doeden,Ron Frenz,Barnett, Charles, Iii |
John Sutter and the California Gold Rush – In graphic novel format, recounts the story of the discovery of gold at John Sutter's mill and how it changed California. |
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The legend of Daniel Boone
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Eric Blair |
Read-it! Readers: Tall Tales These well-known legends will become well-loved books, as readers learn these classic tall tales through lively illustrations and unforgettable characters. |
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James Beckwourth
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Susan R. Gregson |
A biography profiling the life of James Beckwourth, an African American man whose sense of adventure led the way to westward expansion of the United States. Includes source notes and timeline. |
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Mountain men
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Andrew Glass |
Describes the lives of the beaver trappers who were the first explorers of the American West beyond the Rocky Mountains, and some of the tall tales that made them legends. |
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Westward Ho
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Lucille Recht Penner |
Depicts the settlement of the American west during the 1800s. |
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